Victorian Literature Vocabulary

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adjective relating to or characteristic of a maiden; youthful, innocent, or virginal in appearance or demeanor

  • She carried herself in a maidenly manner, always graceful and modest.
  • She looked so maidenly in that dress, like a princess from a fairytale.
  • Her maidenly charm was undeniable, everyone was drawn to her.
  • The old house had a maidenly quality to it, untouched by time and still full of potential.